Crime & Safety
Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line
A Shelby Township woman was signed up to run the famous race, which was rocked by two explosions about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line.
Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon had people carrying bloody spectators into the medical tent set up for runners, according to a report on Back Bay Patch.
Reuters is reporting there are no indication how many people are injured, according to a story on the Chicago Tribune website, which also said the explosions happened as people were cheering on those still completing the race.
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One runner from Shelby Township was entered in the race.
NBC News reported fire engines, police and emergency medical personnel were headed to the scene. An affiliate reporter told NBC News she heard two loud explosions, and that "everybody kind of ducked and hit the ground," and Jackie Bruno, reporter for New England Cable News said she saw people with significant injuries, including one person with a leg blown off.
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"Runners were coming in and saw unspeakable horror," Bruno said.
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The Boston Athletic Association website lists the following Shelby Township entrant:
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Nancy L. Smith
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